Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Karoline Leavitt: Youngest White House Press Secretary in TIME 100
Karoline Leavitt, at 27, is the youngest White House Press Secretary.
She's also the only person from Trump's inner circle featured in TIME's 100 Next list.
She rose quickly through the ranks after graduating in 2019, gaining attention during her campaign for Congress in 2022.
Leavitt's role includes handling press scrutiny and shaping the administration’s message.
Her first briefing was in January 2025.
She is seen by some as a future leader and balances work and family, drawing media attention.
Karoline Leavitt is the youngest White House Press Secretary.
Leavitt is the sole Trump administration member in TIME’s 100 Next list.
She previously worked as the 2024 campaign press secretary.
Her first official briefing took place on January 28, 2025.
Leavitt is seen as a symbol of the administration's narrative reach.
- Who
- Karoline Leavitt
- What
- The youngest White House Press Secretary included in TIME’s 100 Most Influential.
- When
- As of 2025
- Where
- White House, Washington D.C.
- Why
- Recognized for her role in shaping public messaging.
- Name
- Karoline Leavitt
- Position
- White House Press Secretary
- Age
- 27
- TIME100 Next
- Included as sole Trump admin. member
- Previous role
- 2024 Campaign Press Secretary